Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer - Wrongful Death

Drunk Driver Kills 17 Man In Chicago

Jamie G. Goldstein — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:35:33 GMT

Tracy Bolden was drunk and speeding in his van in the Garfield Park neighborhood when he rear ended the car Marlon Tate was driving. Tate was pronounced dead shortly after the accident. The passenger of Tate's car, 17 year old Laura Kubiak survived the crash despite the van resting on top of the car after the incident.

Bolden was charged with DUI but the charges may be upgraded to felony charges. The family of Marlon Tate may be able to file a claim on behalf of Tate for his wrongful death. Kubiak may also be able to file a claim against Bolden for her injuries. Kubiak and the family of Tate should contact an attorney to find out their legal rights.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

Commuter Train Kills Man

Jamie G. Goldstein — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:38:37 GMT

Charles Jones was killed the morning of December 5, 2007 after his truck became stuck on a patch of ice on a train crossing in Gary, Indiana. Jones vehicle was struck by a South Shore Line train. It is being reported that the gates were down at the time of the accident, but Jones decided to drive around the gates causing his truck to become stuck on the tracks when the train was passing.

Train accidents in Chicago and around the country have been in the news quite often in recent years sometimes due to people going around gates but also sometimes due to gates not properly working or crossing not being clearly marked. People should always be alert around train crossings but it is important train crossings are safe. If you or someone you know has been a victim of a train collision, contact an attorney to learn about what your legal rights are and if you can take action against the train company.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Mass Transit Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

I-290 Chicago Rollover, Possible Death Others in Critical Care

Jamie G. Goldstein — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:00:24 GMT

A rollover accident on Monday left at least one person in serious condition and possibly caused the death of another person. The accident happened on the Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago near Ashland Avenue. Three lanes had to be shut down after the crash. At the time of the report the Cook County Medical Examiner had not made an official notice of any fatalities.

The people injured in the accident may have a right to take legal action against the person or persons who caused the accident. An attorney can help you determine who may be responsible for the accident and what your rights are. If you were injured in this car accident or another accident contact an attorney to learn about your rights.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

Rollover on Chicago's Bishop Ford Kills 1, Injures 4

Jamie G. Goldstein — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:48:07 GMT

A rollover on the Bishop Ford Freeway in Chicago left four people critically injured and one man dead. Robin Stokes of Chicago lost his life Sunday after a car cut off the vehicle he was traveling in and caused his vehicle to rollover.

There have been no reports of who was driving the vehicle that cut off the vehicle that rolled over. It is believed the rain was a factor in the accident. There is no indication speeding caused the accident.

Robin Stoke's family and those injured in the accident should contact an attorney to find out what their legal rights are. Those injured in the accident may be entitled to recover for pain and suffering, lost wages and past and future medical care.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

Chicago Man Dies In Car Crash(2)

Jamie G. Goldstein — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:35:28 GMT

Carlos R. Daniels of Chicago, Illinois died Wednesday after he lost control of his car and it crashed into a tree. It is believed that Daniels, who was driving a Ford Escape SUV, was side swiped by another car that was traveling on Chicago Avenue. At this time there are no suspects in the hit and run.

Daniels was the only person in the car at the time of the accident. His family may be able to take legal action against the driver of the car for the death of Carlos Daniels. The family may be able to recover for the loss of Daniels' life, including lost wages and the famliy's emotional loss. The family should contact an attorney to determine what their legal rights are.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

Chicago Hit and Run Severs Man's legs

Jamie G. Goldstein — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:14:54 GMT

A sixty year old man was the victim of a hit and run in Chicago's South Suburbs on Friday. Michael Cranston was killed when he was hit by a car while on Matteson roadway. The collision caused Cranston to be propelled through the air, landing with his body through the windshield of the suspect's car. His legs were severed and were found by police on Friday evening. Cranston's body was not found until Sunday.

Marcus Hampton, 26, turned himself into police on Wednesday. Cranston's family may be able to bring a wrongful death lawsuit against Hampton for the death of Cranston. They may be able to recover for his lost life, pain and suffering and lost income.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

Wrong Prescription Leads to Miscarriage

Jamie G. Goldstein — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:57:51 GMT

Chandra and Courtenay Givens filed a lawsuit against Walgreens after Chandra was allegedly given the wrong prescription, which led to her miscarrying. Walgreens, a Deerfield, Illinois based pharmacy chain, has been accused of giving out wrong prescriptions in the past. These mis-filled prescriptions can lead to serious health problems, including death.

Chandra Givens was prescribed a pre-natal vitamin but she received Matulane, a chemotherapy drug. The drug causes problems with cell growth and DNA development. Givens filed a wrongful death and medical malpractice suit against Walgreens and is asking for medical expenses as well as damages for the lost life of her unborn child. If you or someone you know has had a prescription mis-filled and as a result had adverse side effects, contact an attorney immediately.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Wrongful Death.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

2 Killed In Chicago Car Accident

Jamie G. Goldstein — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 17:08:59 GMT

A van driving on Chicago's Stevenson Expressway on Monday afternoon crashed after brake failure. The accident caused the death of two people, one a 17 year old girl and the other a man who was believed to be in his 20s. The crash occurred near County Line Road in Burr Ridge, Illinois around 12:15 p.m shortly after the van entered the expressway.

The van was lent to a Chicago labor agency, and it is believed it had faulty brakes causing the accident. The van veered across the center lane and off the guardrail, eventually flipping onto its side. There were 14 people in the van at the time of the crash. Those who survived did not suffer from serious injuries.

The families of the two people killed may be able to recover for the wrongful deaths of their family members and should contact an attorney to find out what claims they may have against the driver, owner of the van and the Chicago labor agency.

For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

Weekend Crash Kills One and Injures Another

Jamie G. Goldstein — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:54:52 GMT

Victorino Lopez-Mendoza was pronounced dead early Sunday morning after his vehicle was involved in an accident with a semi-trailer truck. Lopez-Mendoza was pulling out of a parking lot near Irving Park Road and Walnut when his side of the car was hit by the semi-trailer truck. Another man was also injured. No citations were issued, and there is no current information on who was at fault for the accident.

Lopez-Mendoza's family may be able to file a wrongful death claim against the truck driver and the truck company if it is determined that the truck driver was likely at fault for the accident. The injured man may be able to file a claim against one of the drivers for his injuries.

For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

Woman Killed, Three Injured in DeKalb, Illinois Crash

Jamie G. Goldstein — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:06:38 GMT

A car crash involving one vehicle cut short the life of a 17 year old woman late Tuesday evening. The car was traveling in DeKalb, Illinois on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. There were three other people in the car at the time of the crash. The other woman in the car was airlifted to a local hospital and was listed in critical condition. Two men in the car were also taken to the hospital.

There is no information on the cause of the crash, but police say that at least two people were ejected from the car. When they arrived at the scene the two women were laying on the grass while the men were walking. The injured parties in the accident may be able to recover for their injuries. The family of the woman that died may also be able to recover for her wrongful death. The recovery for the injured and the dead woman may include financial loss, medical bills, pain and suffering and emotional loss.

Fo more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein